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The elusive five bedroom home is finally available in South Miami! It’s updated, very comfortably sized (2,626 adj. sf per an appraisers measurement), and so pretty! There are great spaces for relaxing and entertaining, a wonderful eat-in kitchen, and as you can see – a phenomenal pool & patio! This is what I call a special commodity – I’ve lived down the street from this home for 25 years and have seen it sell 3 times; each time within 48 hours of going on the market.

I listed this property just a couple of weeks ago on Coral Lake and have had such an onslaught of activity! I wasn’t expecting so much interest this quickly but in hindsight I should have known! There are very few places in Miami where one can launch canoes and paddleboards from their backyard, so this stand-out residence is attracting a lot of attention! I sat outside a few days ago to snap a few pictures, and the sunsets are beautiful on the horizon of this truly special and hidden lake. It’s hard to believe this rural vibe is on edge of South Miami, and on nearly an acre none-the-less.

Life is splendid at the exclusive Continuum on South Beach, and the ”bird’s eye view” is breathtaking from this 38th floor residence overlooking Port of Miami, Fisher Island, the Atlantic Ocean, & Biscayne Bay. ‘Paradise Found’ includes 12+ acres in a resort-style setting with white sandy beaches and vast oceanfront (Continuum beachside service included), 2 lagoon-style pools and an Olympic-sized pool, world-class spa & fitness centers, 24-hour concierge & valet services, and exquisitely appointed lobby and reception spaces for all to enjoy.

Continuum on South Beach is the premier Miami Beach community located in the infamous ”South of Fifth” neighborhood where Ocean Drive and Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant are a short walk away, vistas of majestic cruise ships are commonplace, and international cultures transcend year round. It’s the lifestyle you dream about.

Attention investors, beach combers, & South Beach lovers! Own three updated, furnished, and fully outfitted studio units at The Strand On Ocean Drive Condominium, between the infamous Clevelander & Congress Hotels and across from beautiful Lummus Park. These units can be rented daily, weekly, seasonally, or for the year! Selling as a ‘trio’ condo #A501 with a spectacular direct ocean view, #A504 has a partial ocean view, & #A507 doesn’t have the view but is only steps away to the beautiful white sandy beaches and surf Miami Beach is so famous for. Each unit is complete with fully stocked kitchenette, comfortable sitting area, bedroom furniture, and beautiful bath. It’s a trifecta!

Property Details:

Unit A501 $449,000 | Unit A504 $289,000 | Unit A507 $249,000

Learn more about real estate in Miami Beach, South Miami, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, High Pines, Coral Gables, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

Finally, a completely renovated home in the South Miami area under $1 million! This beautiful South Florida ‘elegantly casual’ style residence located between South Miami’s famed Dante Fascell and Fuchs Parks has a new wood and quartz open kitchen, updated baths, magnificent social spaces, sleek travertine floors, and impact glass resistant windows and doors – and that’s just the inside! Step outside into a spectacular 12,000sf gated paradise of mature fruit trees and exotic botanicals, sparkling new heated swimming pool, and a pretty cool koi fish and lily pond. It’s simply wonderful!

Property Details:

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms

1,891 Adj. SF | 12,000 SF Lot

List Price: $875,000

Learn more about real estate in South Miami, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, High Pines, Coral Gables, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

What are ‘Turkel Talks?’ Insightful, refreshing, informative commentaries about a broad range of topics from Miami’s expert branding guru, Bruce Turkel (Turkel Brands). Bruce helped create noted brands like Nike and Bacardi, has been a captivating speaker at leading universities and television stations (would you like to see his Fox News commentary on the Trump and Clinton campaigns?), and has just authored the best-selling book “All About Them.” I will also boast that Bruce and his wonderful wife Gloria recently bought the coolest house in my neighborhood, an inspiring Mid-Century Modern home that turned the heads of everyone who passed through (I was the listing agent)!

No secret the Turkels are collectors of Mid-Century Modern forms; their art, accessories, furniture, and their homes ooze the era – take a look at the pictures of the home they left behind in Pinecrest (would you like to buy it?)! A recent ‘Turkel Talks’ highlighted the life of Mid-Century Modern – I think you will enjoy the read! Following is a re-formatted version:

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The midcentury aesthetic was a response to — and celebration of — the new world optimism that erupted with the economic boom after World War II. Architects and designers of the times were willing and encouraged to use new shapes and new materials. They also worked to embrace the revolutionary idea of indoor-outdoor living in

Midcentury modern is a style of architecture, interior design, and product and graphic design that was created from roughly 1933 to 1965. Its development was the work of architects and designers including George Nelson, Eero Saarinen, Richard Nuetra, Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, and more.You know midcentury modern it by its clean lines, pared-down forms, and natural materials. As well as its seamless interaction between both the rooms and the between interior and exterior spaces. In case you’re still not sure, you saw midcentury modern design in all its glory on the show Mad Men.

The midcentury aesthetic was a response to — and celebration of — the new world optimism that erupted with the economic boom after World War II. Architects and designers of the times were willing and encouraged to use new shapes and new materials. They also worked to embrace the revolutionary idea of indoor-outdoor living in their joyful designs.

Midcentury has been around for more than 80 years. But stylish consumers – as well as architects, interior designers, furniture manufacturers, retailers, and set designers – are still inspired by the beautiful and sensible approach.

That is why you see midcentury classics such as Saarinen’s Tulip table, Noguchi’s coffee table, Knoll’s sofas, and Castiglioni’s Arco lamp everywhere you look. And it’s why design-forward companies including Design Within Reach, Restoration Hardware, Luminaire, and Herman Miller do such brisk business stocking these classics.

According to The New York Times, midcentury modern remains the rage almost 20 years after it was reintroduced. “If anything, it’s even more popular then ever. Flip through a shelter magazine, shop at a mass retailer like CB2 or West Elm, and it’s all variations on a spiky-legged-chair-and-Tulip-table theme.”

JIM BRETT, president, West Elm: “I don’t know if there’s another time period with such a prolific amount of beautifully functional designs.”

MICHAEL BOODRO,editor in chief, Elle Decor: “It looks particularly good in lofts, in glass towers. The upkeep is easy.”

Learn more about real estate in Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, South Miami, Coral Gables, High Pines, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

3047 Orange Street #A2

Tucked away on a quiet street in the Center Grove that many didn’t know existed, this tri-level Villa has turned a lot of heads! Natural light, soaring ceilings, and hardwood floors are the cornerstone to a refreshing design that is further highlighted by a brand new kitchen, phenomenally large master suite, and wonderful courtyard with built in bench seating and the most magnificent oak tree at center stage. One of only six residences in this quiet, gated community – this is quintessential Coconut Grove living.

Property Details:

2977 McFarlane Road #10

Try uber cool urban living in the heart of Coconut Grove! Rarely available villa at The Monarch Grove on historic McFarlane Street (only 11 units in all) is quietly nestled between CocoWalk and Peacock Park, just steps away to the new Glass & Vine Restaurant – that’s a trifecta!

Property Details:

2 Bedrooms | 1.5 Bathrooms

1,280 Adj. SF

List Price: $339,000

Learn more about real estate in Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Coral Gables, High Pines, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

For the Mid-Century Modern enthusiast, look no more! Appreciate and love this classic Mid-Century Mod house that would make Alfred Browning Parker smile! Hallmark MCM appointments like sun-filled clerestory windows, polished terrazzo floors, exposed wood-beam ceilings, and wonderfully spacious walls for art will delight the MCM buyer!

A beautifully updated uber sleek kitchen, magnificent social spaces for entertaining, and an outdoor oasis with pool, chickee hut, and N/S tennis court are for all to enjoy. Nestled on an enchanting 1.03 acres, this exceptional paradise is home to over a dozen exotic palm species, a masterful collection of fruit trees, and a beautiful flora reflective of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Property Details:

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms

3,273 SF (per architect) | 44,866 SF Lot

List Price: $1,399,000

Learn more about real estate in Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, High Pines, South Miami, Coral Gables, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!

You might be reminded of ‘Old Florida’ when you meander about this property with it’s wide, shaded front porch, gleaming hardwood floors, and magnificent specimen of trees including Gumbo Limbo, Lignum Vitae, and a magnificent Royal Poinciana. This gracious home, built on one of very few half acres in the South Miami area, is ready for the next chapter with an updated kitchen, CGI impact-resistant windows and doors, vaulted ceilings, Spanish barrel tile roof, and a phenomenal resort-style pool & patio. Don’t miss it or the phenomenal neighborhood it’s located in!

“Enchanting” describes this one-of-a-kind estate of four independent structures linked with magnificent rooflines and keystone walkways sheltered by trellises and extended eaves. A collaboration of talented husband/wife residential and landscape architects, this sprawling near-acre compound along the Snapper Creek Canal includes a main house, fully outfitted Southern-style guest cottage, office structure with twin offices & lofts (which might be converted to bedrooms), and three-bay carriage house. An encircling indigenous forest and organic produce garden is nothing short of awe-inspiring, especially for those who appreciate South Florida living. There is nothing like this anywhere…you will have to see it to believe it!

Property Details:

Learn more about real estate in South Miami, Coconut Grove, High Pines, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and Palmetto Bay, by contacting Val Byrne & Associates at [email protected] or at 305-323-6231. Val Byrne – Working For You!